Wisdom 4:10-13 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

10. The one who pleased God was loved,living among sinners, was transported—

11. Snatched away, lest wickedness pervert his mindor deceit beguile his soul;

12. For the witchery of paltry things obscures what is rightand the whirl of desire transforms the innocent mind.

13. Having become perfect in a short while,he reached the fullness of a long career;

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